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They are allegations, but he probably did. But did you know it's not illegal to run for senator when you have been convicted of a felony?
In a representative democracy, the rational way to go is to vote for the person who you think will vote on the same side as you on issues you care about. You're not choosing a friend or someone you will interact with on a regular basis.
Republicans understood this a long time ago. Billionaires understand it too, that's why they give money to candidates they think are more susceptible to return the favor.
Purity tests are something you have to put aside when your country is sliding into fascism... Otherwise you're giving an advantage to the other side.
Naw you don't have to vote for rapists.
So what's the other option in this election?
You don't have to worry about every single election. Do you even live in maine? Think longer term than what's right in front of us. Run for office if you have similar politics. Get involved locally. Build parallel power and help the community. Idk but supporting a rapist is not required.
Susan Collins is awful but she's a symptom. Electing a black water mercenary who raped someone isn't the path to a better world lol
It's not like he's this perfect political animal that would have single handedly brought down the oligarchy, he's just one guy. In America we get way too into individual politicians.
Are you saying the answer is to not vote? Honest question, I'm kinda dumb and not quite following what you're trying to imply